Florida supermarket owner thinks coronavirus pandemic is a hoax

NAPELS, Fla. Despite the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic, no one in a crowded grocery store in Naples wore a face mask.

This is because Alfie Oakes, the owner of Oakes Farms – Seed to Table Market, does not force customers or employees to do so.

“Customers can wear a full body suit, and if you’re afraid of bumping your head, wear a soccer helmet,” Oakes said.

His posts on Facebook referred to the deadly pandemic as a joke. This is a position that cost him a contract with the Collier County School Board.

It does not harm matters otherwise. His supporters continue to shop in his supermarket on Thursday where business is booming. Seed to Table also worked on Twitter.

“Please do your research,” Oakes said, defying all scientific research. “Please do your critical thinking and research.”

Collier County has issued a face mask mandate. Oakes disputed that in court, but his case was dismissed. Government Ron DeSantis has not issued a face mask mandate.

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